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Niagara’s Valentines day events for couples and singles

Hernder Estate Wines, St. Catharines, is having a Live Art Auction & Fête. Wine, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment celebrate the love of art and introduce the New SCAA Art Education Scholarship Fund.

There will be a special guest appearance by rhythm and blues, soul and pop vocalist Elise Legrow.

Tickets can be purchased at Hernder Estate Wines, Figg Street Company, Mikreations or J Monks Fish n Stuff or get them online at www.stcatharinesart.com.

Saturday, Feb. 13TH

Rock Rap the Heart

Rock Rap the Heart at Capital Q, Main Street, Niagara Falls. This party has a $5 cover with talent starting to hit the stage at 9:15 p.m.

Games, prizes, raffle, drink specials will be a part of the festivities. Enjoy some loud music for a good cause. SICK KIDS have helped Sick Kids Hospitals and schools by donating 100 per cent of proceeds from all of their events.

Club Mardi Gras

Love is in the Air at Club Mardi Gras in Niagara Falls. Limited space available and free coat check. Adult prizes all night long from a local retail adult shop.

Open from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Alcohol will be served until 2 a.m. Whether with your sweetheart, or single, Club Mardi Gras is the place to experience the heart throbbing excitement of Valentine’s Mardi Gras Style. This event is 19+.

Peppermints

Go be with the men of Peppermints and let Cupid’s arrow find you.

The club will be giving away a diamond ring to one lucky lady at midnight and having a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day auctioned off by each of the Peppermints dancers.

Take your pick of your favourite man and get ready to bid. All of the Peppermints men have signed up for the auction. Bottle service available.

Call to reserve your party, first come first serve seating without bottle service.

The Geekery Ladies Night

Will you be my player two?

Valentine’s Day dance at The Geekery in Niagara Falls. Singles or couples come spend an evening with your fellow geeks. You might meet the geek of your dreams! You never know what you’re going to walk into at The Geekery. Ladies’ night Valentine’s Day dance. Drink specials for the ladies.

Pamper Me Sweet

Pamper Me Sweet at Fonthill United Church. Fonthill Kinettes would like to invite you to their Valentine Spa Day with penny sale, tearoom, tea readings and many vendors. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free and for all ages.

Adele on Tap

Come see the next best Adele to the Real Adele at Cheers Bar & Tap and raise some money for Juvenile Diabetes of Canada.

There will be 50/50 draw, door prizes, penny sales, photo booth. Heidi Joshua will be selling photos and CDs that night as well. A $5-ticket gets you into a great evening of music, laughter and raising some funds for a great charity.

Port Dalhousie Road Race

Valentine’s Day 5 km Road Race in support of Gillian’s Place.

This long running race is celebrating its 36th year. Held in Port Dalhousie. Run a great course and enjoy the post race party.

This race offers great value to those who participate. There will be an award for the fastest couple.

Walkers are most welcome. To register visit https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7421/36th-annual-performance-hyundai-valentines-5-km.

Sunday, Feb. 14TH

Valentine’s Day Comedy Show

Valentine’s Day Comedy Show at Capital Q, Main Street, Niagara Falls. The cost is $5 to get in and the event runs from 9-10:30 p.m.

A comedy packed evening featuring the comedy stylings of Jeff Stroop, Jen Myers, David Green, Marc Calaguiro. Headlined and hosted by Mikey Henley. Prizes, raffle, drink specials will be on site as well.

All proceeds go to Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital.

Kid Friendly FUNdraiser

Kid Friendly FUNdraiser at Go Fitness, Niagara Falls.

This one is for kids of all ages. From 2-4 p.m., the family can enjoy an open play area, obstacle course, games, arts and crafts, snacks and magic.

A special guest appearance by Spider-Man is also a huge possibility. This event is free and donations are accepted at the door.

First Ontario Performing Arts Centre

Hear! Here! Niagara Music Series with the Mark Lalama Trio will be performing at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines.

An original series of songs and stories featuring international and local artists and acclaimed hosts Mark Lalama, Rich Moore and Davide DiRenzo in the Robertson Theatre overlooking the cityscape.

Call the box office for tickets 905-688-0722. Show time is 4 p.m.

Chocolates and Wine

Spend your Valentine’s Day at Pondview Estate Winery while making decadent chocolate and pairing your creations with delicious wines.

From 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. you will temper and mould chocolate, do truffle making, and lava cake decorating.

When you’re finished, professionals will teach you how to pair chocolate and wine, making two fantastic things even better. Tickets are $40 each or two for $75. For more details, follow the link:http://www.pondviewwinery.com/site/blog/2016/01/07/chocolateand